Prototype Railroading
Freight cars parked on bridge?
This bridge across the Willamette River at Albany Oregon funnels considerable traffic from the Toledo branch and West Side lines to the Portland & Western (former Willamette & Pacific) yards in Albany and the UP main line.
Prototype Industries for Switching Operations
Recently there was some discussion regarding prototype Inglenooks and an interesting video of the Chicago Terminal working a food processor. I also see more interest in smaller more manageable layouts and the TOMA concept. I can say from my own experience with my current layout it does not take a lot of industries for interesting operations. Check Lance Mindheim's recent posting on his website regarding the operations on his new LAJ layout. Some of the switching track plans I'm seeing look way over crowded to me.
Heavy Graffiti
Graffiti, as we all know, has been around a long time (even ancient Roman ruins had it) ad even here in America, we have had graffiti that dates back well over 170 years... modern graffiti (with the spray cans) seems to date back to the first spray cans (1927... or 1949, depending on what source) however, it wouldn't be until about the 1980s that it became a real problem on the railroads.
My curiosity is... why?
Under which banner is a train order issued?
I am nearly there with my Open University project. I have the switch lists displaying on a tablet and all the software seems to work. I now have a question about switch lists and train orders.
NYC baggage car
Does any one know what the ends doors were used for? As near as I can tell, there were 100 cars in the series, all with end doors. Road # 9100-9199
Thanks in advance
Michael Pennie
IAIS 3rd Subdivision
Looking forward to updates on the IAIS 3rd. Sub as recreated by Colin. Knew him, Clark, Steve and others from membership in the Hawkeye Model Railroad Club in Iowa City. Their techniques and skills are simply fantastic. One question though. Unless they are not indicated on the plan, are there staging areas representing westbound Des Moines / Council Bluffs and eastbound Rock Island / Moline / Chicago? Just curious. Great plan can't wait to see it executed.
Thomas Neuhaus
Moseley, VA
Creepy prototype: Chernobyl
I found this site, which is focused on the railroads around Chernobyl and Priyapet. I know there's lots about that disaster and its aftermath online, but this one could be of particular interest to the forum here:
http://radioactiverailroad.com/
Solar Panel on a hopper car?
While watching trains at La Grange, KY, I spotted a CSX ballast train pulling hoppers with what seems to be solar panels on each end. Are those solar panels? if so, what are they for? Thanks...
Ore trains
For those that are interested in ore docks, trains and ships. This is a very well documented video of the process. Not too long, just right.
Timbertimes magazine website down?
The website for Timbertimes magazine seems to be inoperative; does anyone know if this is just a technical problem or is it indicative of something more serious? Their publication schedule is so erratic it's hard to tell if they're still in business.
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